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The Nine Project-Based Learning Elements

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The 9 project-based learning elements

By: Rachel Garmon

What is Project-Based Learning?

  • A form of effective instructional approach where students are encouraged to work on tasks within a content area through solving relevant real life issues for an extended period of time
  • Distinct from direct teaching
  • The teacher is a guide
  • Students are able to learn in groups, improve their inquiry skills, and come up with physical items or multimedia that illustrate thier learning

The 9 Project-Based Learning Elements

AnchorTaskDirectionsStudent Choices Student InquiryCollaboration and TeamworkTeacher Coaching and FeedbackStudent ReflectionPublic Presentation

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Anchor

  • First element
  • The starting point of the project and engages the students' attention for the project. This often is used with a real-life scenairo.
  • EX: Teacher asks a question: "How can we reduce plastic waste in our community?"

Task

  • Second element
  • The task component clearly defines the objectives and goals for the project and what the expected final outcome is supposed to be (presentation, report, physcial prototype, etc.)
  • EX: Students will create a recycling awareness campaign presentation for the school.

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Directions

  • Third element
  • Are the specific, step by step instructions and guidelines to comeplete the task
  • EX: The teacher creates a directions sheet, checklist, or timeline for students to follow to complete the task.

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Student Choices

  • Fourth element
  • Give students options to choose from on how they will complete the task
  • EX: Video, digital poster, PowerPoint presentation, podcast, etc.

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Student Inquiry

  • Fifth element
  • As the teacher, be the guide for students
  • Let them ask questions and conduct research
  • EX: For their task, in the recycling campagin example, they may ask "How much plastic and unrecyclable waste does our school produce everyday?"

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Collaboration and Teamwork

  • Sixth element
  • Students collaborate and work in teams
  • Students are assignesd roles (researcher, designer, presenter, leader, etc.)
  • Emphasizes cooperation, communication, and teamwork skills
  • EX: Teacher shows collaboration tools like Google Docs, Prezi, etc.

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Teacher Coaching and Feedback

  • Seventh element
  • Teachers provide assistance and guidance
  • Students are able to get help staying organized, learn how to work through issues, and polish their work.
  • EX: Teacher walks around room guiding and giving feedback to students.

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Student Reflection

  • Eigth element
  • Students' reflect on learning after completion of project
  • Can write journal entries or create a short video reflecting on what they learned and what they could improve on next time
  • EX: Teacher provides reflection questions (e.g. "What challenges did you face?", etc.)

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Public Presentation

  • Ninth element
  • Students' present final work to an audience. This can be the class, parent, broader community, etc.
  • EX: Students present recycling project to school.

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Are you ready to implement PBL in your Classroom?

Resources for Project-Based Learning:

  • https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-guide-resources
  • https://www.pblworks.org/resources-overview
  • https://www.teachthought.com/tag/project-based-learning/

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